Description

Fireball Dwarf Angelfish – Centropyge acanthops

Overview:
The Fireball Dwarf Angelfish is a striking and active marine fish, boasting a deep midnight-blue body with a fiery orange face and tail. Its compact size and bold coloration make it a favorite choice for reef enthusiasts and community tanks.

Origin:
Found throughout the Western Indian Ocean, including East Africa, Madagascar, and the Maldives.

Feeding:
Omnivorous – thrives on a varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality angelfish pellets or frozen foods. Supplement with seaweed sheets to support health and coloration.

Tank Mates:
Best suited to tanks with peaceful to semi-aggressive species. Can be territorial toward other dwarf angelfish, so keep singly unless in a large aquarium. May occasionally nip at LPS corals, zoanthids, or clam mantles.

Aggression:
Semi-aggressive – confident and occasionally territorial, especially in smaller tanks.

Experience Level:
Intermediate – hardy but requires stable conditions and a mature tank with plenty of live rock for grazing.

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Salinity: 1.020–1.025
Minimum Tank Size: 70+ gallons

The Fireball Angelfish is a vibrant, hardy, and rewarding addition for aquarists looking to add a splash of fiery color to their marine aquarium.